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Hybrid Cars to Drive from New York to Paris in 100th Anniversary Great Race
Ten teams driving hybrid electric cars will join the Innovation Class of next summer's Great Race from New York to Paris and attempt to complete the almost 22,000 mile (35,000 km) course by driving as efficiently as possible. 'Hypermilers', as they are known, push the limits of fuel efficiency and achieve unheard of miles-per-gallon readings of as high has 100 mpg.

This is the first in a series of MPG Challenges, created in partnership with Hybridfest, Inc., organizers of the nation's largest hybrid car festival. Bill Ewing, chief executive of the firm promoting the event, said he is emphasizing the Great Race to promote major improvements in fuel economy not only through technology, but also by improving personal driving habits.

The Great Race celebrates the 100th anniversary of one of the most remarkable automotive events of the 20th century, an automobile race nearly around the world, from New York to Paris in 1908. In a repeat of that milestone event, the Great Race will travel across North America, Asia and Europe in 65 days, this time featuring classic cars, renewable fuel powered cars and now hybrid cars. Read Article



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lenkunlenkun - 10/18/2007 12:24:27 PM
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Nothing is missing here. The race is possible if you drive along the coast from New York all the way up to Canada throught Vermont and Maine then to New Foundland. They'll end up way north up at the Artic after going through Greenland then Iceland and Iraland and eventually making it to the United Kingdom. From there on, they can cross teh Channel through a tunnel or bridge and eventually arriving at Paris. I think there was a movie about this race in the past. Forgot the title of it. But yeah, it's totally possible.

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Fan1234Fan1234 - 10/18/2007 7:05:11 PM
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no! they will go through canada/alaska/russia/europe to paris. Come on guys, get with the program!

"across North America, ASIA and Europe in 65 days,"

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Fan1234Fan1234 - 10/18/2007 7:07:28 PM
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or boat it from san fran to japan, either way they are going through asia!

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Fan1234Fan1234 - 10/18/2007 7:08:04 PM
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http://www.greatrace.com/newsite/index.php/2008-new-york-to-paris/route/

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